fungus — A spore-producing organism that lacks chlorophyll, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A spore-producing organism that lacks chlorophyll, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʌŋɡəs/
Korean meaning: 균류, 곰팡이 (버섯, 효모, 곰팡이 등을 포함하는 엽록소가 없는 포자 생성 유기체)
Korean pronunciation: **펑**거스
Example Sentences
- The athlete's foot fungus made him dance like he was walking on hot coals.
- Scientists discovered a new fungus species that glows in the dark.
- The mysterious fungus in my fridge has developed its own postal code.
fungus
NOUN//ˈfʌŋɡəs//
A spore-producing organism that lacks chlorophyll, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools
A scientist studies colorful fungus growing on decomposing logs
The glowing fungus hides among us in the cave.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'fungus'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '스펀지'나 '버섯'을 의미했습니다. 고대 로마인들이 숲에서 발견한 신비로운 스펀지 같은 생물체들을 지칭하며 사용했던 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The athlete's foot fungus made him dance like he was walking on hot coals.”
“Scientists discovered a new fungus species that glows in the dark.”
“The mysterious fungus in my fridge has developed its own postal code.”
“Penicillin was discovered from a fungus by Alexander Fleming.”
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